The novelty with a 5000 mm body length, like the 5-door Land Rover Range Rover donor, has received increased front doorways, an underestimated roof line, as well as the side doors without window frames. The exterior design package also includes advanced Pixel-laser LED head lights (144 LEDs and 4 laser diodes in each headlight), LED parking lights with 3-dimensional graphics and four variants of 21-23-inch wheels.

The interior design of the novelty picture

The SUV’s interior has changed from the standard 5-door version only in the rear; where there are offered two seats with electric adjustment in 10 directions, heating and ventilation and separated by the original tunnel. The technical equipment is presented by InControl Touch Pro Duo infotainment, two 10-inch displays on the center console, 12-inch digital instrument panel, 1700-watt Meridian 3D Signature Sound with 23 speakers.

An advanced panel in the front saloon photo

The rear seats with an electric adjustment image

In the engine compartment a driver will find petrol 5.0-liter supercharged V8 generating 565-hp and 700 Nm. The motor will work with 8-step automatics. SV Coupe will be all-wheel drive model with Terrain Response 2 system. The three-door SUV accelerates from 0 to 100 in just 5.3 seconds and can get 266 km/h top speed.
]]>http://roverautos.com/auto-shows/the-new-3-door-sv-coupe-of-2019-year.html/feed0http://roverautos.com/auto-shows/the-new-3-door-sv-coupe-of-2019-year.htmlLand Rover Defender has got a different platformhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/roverautos/~3/9XGwlRwsxm4/land-rover-defender-has-got-a-different-platform.html
http://roverautos.com/models/land-rover-defender-has-got-a-different-platform.html#commentsMon, 22 Jan 2018 21:02:53 +0000mariya.nevar@gmail.com (mariya)http://roverautos.com/?p=961The history of the brand began with three pre-production Land Rover presented in 1948 at the motor show in Amsterdam. This year, for the 70th anniversary of the Land Rover brand, the British will prepare a restoration of one of the three cars that gave birth to the brand, and a series of models that led to the creation of the famous Defender. The new generation off-road car will be released in 2019. Recently, its mule-version has been seen on tests that is, in a re-wrapped shell from the Range Rover Sport.

Land Rover Defender will get a new birth photo

According to unofficial data, the future Defender will be based on the PLA (Premium Lightweight Architecture) aluminum platform. The engineers will follow the technology used in the manufacture of pre-series Land Rovers of that time. In particular, their features will remain: thicker aluminum body parts than in the series, galvanized chassis and removable insert in the trunk.

The restored model will get a new platform pic

The first Land Rover entered the market with 1.6-liter petrol motor and 51-hp output, and four-step mechanics. Later the first series got 2.0-liter gasoline and diesel motors. Defender of 2020 model year will have a wide range of units, including a hybrid version. Even a purely electric one is considered.
]]>http://roverautos.com/models/land-rover-defender-has-got-a-different-platform.html/feed0http://roverautos.com/models/land-rover-defender-has-got-a-different-platform.htmlRange Rover Evoque has got a spacious cabinhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/roverautos/~3/niLSw_YK6FI/range-rover-evoque-has-got-a-spacious-cabin.html
http://roverautos.com/models/range-rover-evoque-has-got-a-spacious-cabin.html#commentsMon, 15 Jan 2018 20:11:49 +0000mariya.nevar@gmail.com (mariya)http://roverautos.com/?p=957The second generation Range Rover Evoque came to the test in its own body for the first time. Earlier we saw only mule with a new chassis, but covered with a modified shell from the previous Evoque. So, we can fully appreciate the direction of evolution of the younger from Range Rover models. The model can boast of all-LED headlights and advanced driver assists, including some individual autopilot elements.

Large Range Rover Evoque of the 2 generation pic

The Evoque’s core is based on the JLR D8 platform, the same in Discovery Sports and Jaguar E-Pace models. The rear McPherson struts are in the past, they are changed by multi Integral Link ones. The front and rear body design reminds the Velar’s, may be the grille and optics will look similar. The roof is still perceptibly coming down to the stern. The car makers say that the space in the saloon would become larger, even above the heads of the second-row passengers.

The saloon will get more space for passengers image

As for the power equipment, the motor range will be presented by petrol and diesel turbo 2.0 Ingenium, hybrid system based on a three-cylinder diesel or 1.5 gasoline engine, and rechargeable hybrid on the basis of the V4. Maybe Evoque SVR hot-version will also appear according to rumors.
]]>http://roverautos.com/models/range-rover-evoque-has-got-a-spacious-cabin.html/feed0http://roverautos.com/models/range-rover-evoque-has-got-a-spacious-cabin.htmlThe Land Rover brand will manufacture all-terrain electric carhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/roverautos/~3/ucIjw4DJijY/the-land-rover-brand-will-manufacture-all-terrain-electric-car.html
http://roverautos.com/news/the-land-rover-brand-will-manufacture-all-terrain-electric-car.html#commentsThu, 19 Oct 2017 18:48:25 +0000mariya.nevar@gmail.com (mariya)http://roverautos.com/?p=952Land Rover intends to launch a new line of models, which will be called Road Rover. Taking from brand’s history, this name was used for experimental cars, whose serial versions were supposed to be an intermediate link between all-terrain Land Rover and Rover road models. The first car representatives of the family will become all-terrain electric vehicles that according to carmakers will compete with Mercedes S-class, and Porsche and Audi future EV.

Road Rover model in the new Land Rover’s line image

The novelty will be based on the aluminum platform that is the same for the new generation XJ sedan in electric version. Road Rover will get a suspension and an increased clearance that allow improving the car’s performance. New models will be equipped by two electric engines, providing the operation of the four-drive system. The power distance will make about 480 km, and acceleration to 100 km / h is available in 5 seconds.

The novelty is an al-terrain EV photo

Most likely, the new Road Rover EV will be presented at the Los Angeles auto show in 2019. That is California will be the main markets for SUV sales. In addition, a novelty, whose design is performed in the Range Rover Velar style, can also be launched in the Middle Kingdom.
]]>http://roverautos.com/news/the-land-rover-brand-will-manufacture-all-terrain-electric-car.html/feed0http://roverautos.com/news/the-land-rover-brand-will-manufacture-all-terrain-electric-car.htmlLand Rover Discovery SVX will easily move off roadshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/roverautos/~3/fy1tlOz0cCE/land-rover-discovery-svx-will-easily-move-off-roads.html
http://roverautos.com/auto-shows/land-rover-discovery-svx-will-easily-move-off-roads.html#commentsSat, 30 Sep 2017 10:26:38 +0000mariya.nevar@gmail.com (mariya)http://roverautos.com/?p=947The SVO technical center was chosen for the Discovery SVX crossover manufacturing. Its production line will begin in 2018. However, Frankfurt visitors have already met the novelty with a forced off-road preparation. In the motor compartment there is located 5.0-liter petrol compressor V8 that will have an output equal to 525-hp and 625 Nm. SVX novelty also has special all-terrain tires to make the off-road driving more comfortable, augmented ground clearance and other improvements.

Land Rover Discovery SVX is the forced off-road car pic

The car is provided by Hydraulic Active Roll Control that is firstly offered for Discovery model. On the highway, the hydraulic system reduces rolls in bends and gives wheels better articulation than the original Discovery. Discovery SVX modification is supplied 20-inch wheels made of aluminum and covered by Goodyear Wrangler tires. They are the good ones for driving in bad conditions.

SVX’ interior design image

Externally, the novelty is distinguished by original Tectonic Gray body paint and some orange inserts. On the roof there are located silver railing and a pair of additional light blocks. Among other changes, there are hood and grille with anti-reflective coating in Narvik Black color and a rear built-in electric winch.
]]>http://roverautos.com/auto-shows/land-rover-discovery-svx-will-easily-move-off-roads.html/feed0http://roverautos.com/auto-shows/land-rover-discovery-svx-will-easily-move-off-roads.htmlThe Americans tuners decided to give the new birth for old Range Roverhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/roverautos/~3/R7zpGRR5rSw/the-americans-tuners-decided-to-give-the-new-birth-for-old-range-rover.html
http://roverautos.com/news/the-americans-tuners-decided-to-give-the-new-birth-for-old-range-rover.html#commentsSat, 16 Sep 2017 20:08:47 +0000mariya.nevar@gmail.com (mariya)http://roverautos.com/?p=942Within the program, every Range Rover’s package will be modified in accordance with the customer’s wish. For this, they will completely dismantle the car, put a new engine and suspension and provide a different interior design.

The old Range Rovers will get a tuning package photo

There will be offered V8 General Motors engine with a capacity of 330 or 430 horsepower under the hood of SUV models. The available transmission will be automatic or mechanical. In addition, Range Rover Classic will receive ten body paintings and five colors for interior design.

The native design will be supplied by updated finishing and options pic

According to Elliott Hamble, the co-owner of East Coast Defender, the company wants to build cars of the XXI century and at the same time they intend to keep originality of classic cars. Thus, for the modified version the tuners will provide native seats, but the finishing will be changed by leather one. Among other standard elements there will be the same central console supplied by a modern audio system. Earlier East Coast Defender presented Land Rover Defender Honey Badger. The model has got 430-hp 6.2-liter petrol GM instead the basic diesel engine, as well as Borla exhaust system and 18-inch wheels.
The tuning studio already accepts the orders for classic Range Rover with an improved package.
]]>http://roverautos.com/news/the-americans-tuners-decided-to-give-the-new-birth-for-old-range-rover.html/feed0http://roverautos.com/news/the-americans-tuners-decided-to-give-the-new-birth-for-old-range-rover.htmlProject Viper is a modified Land Rover Defender SUVhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/roverautos/~3/o6F6FrIy_78/project-viper-is-a-modified-land-rover-defender-suv.html
http://roverautos.com/models/project-viper-is-a-modified-land-rover-defender-suv.html#commentsSun, 11 Jun 2017 15:16:07 +0000mariya.nevar@gmail.com (mariya)http://roverautos.com/?p=937The East Coast Defender Company, located in Florida, and Ultimate Vehicle Concept division unveiled the modified Land Rover Defender. This is about Project Viper at a cost of 285,000 dollars. The novelty is equipped by 6.2-liter Chevrolet LS3 with eight cylinders and 433-hp output. The motor is mated to the six-step automatics.

Project Viper car is based on Land Rover Defender image

The new modification has got a package full of technical details. The carmakers installed powerful KAM axles with electronic differential lock, six- and four-piston Wilwood brakes, as well as there were changed the steering rods, shock absorbers and suspension spring, radiator and fuel tank. The Company claims that 95 % of the car is a hand-made work.

The interior design of the limited version picture

The exterior design was complemented by 20-inch Nitto Mud Grappler tires; fixed front and rear LED lights located on the roof and tinted mirrors. The WARN winch was integrated into the front bumper. The Viper’s saloon is provided by leather Corbeau seats, Kenwood media and a touch screen, Morel audio system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto interfaces, air conditioning and power windows. The Viper Project model will get the limited edition, only 10 copies.
]]>http://roverautos.com/models/project-viper-is-a-modified-land-rover-defender-suv.html/feed0http://roverautos.com/models/project-viper-is-a-modified-land-rover-defender-suv.htmlNew information on 2018 Range Rover Velarhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/roverautos/~3/MXpo8c8xINE/new-information-on-2018-range-rover-velar.html
http://roverautos.com/news/new-information-on-2018-range-rover-velar.html#commentsThu, 23 Feb 2017 11:59:27 +0000mariya.nevar@gmail.com (mariya)http://roverautos.com/?p=932New Range Rover Velar will take place between compact Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport. The model will be presented at the Geneva Motor Show and will become the first cross-coupe in the history of Land Rover. In addition, Range Rover Velar is the first car of the brand built on the Jaguar platform. Its close relatives are crossover Jaguar F-Pace and future electric Jaguar I-Pace.

2018 Intriguing Land Rover Velar pic

With a length of 4.7-4.8 m new Range Rover Velar takes place in the line between the Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Sport. At the same the Company promises to keep the weight at around 1800 kg. It is expected that the cross-coupe Range Rover will get new turbo petrol and diesel engines of family Ingenium with the volume of 2.0 and 3.0 liters and generating 180-380 horsepower. Also 300-horsepower hybrid modification is confirmed.

2018 Stylish Land Rover Velar image

Range Rover Velar 2018 will be slightly inferior to other models of the brand on the off-roads, but it will be more comfortable to drive. Price of basic Range Rover Velar will be about 60 thousand Euro.

]]>http://roverautos.com/news/new-information-on-2018-range-rover-velar.html/feed0http://roverautos.com/news/new-information-on-2018-range-rover-velar.htmlLand Rover started tests of hybrid SUV Range Rover Sport (Part 2)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/roverautos/~3/4fm-Wq-IhbU/land-rover-started-tests-of-hybrid-suv-range-rover-sport-part-2.html
http://roverautos.com/news/land-rover-started-tests-of-hybrid-suv-range-rover-sport-part-2.html#commentsThu, 23 Feb 2017 11:47:54 +0000mariya.nevar@gmail.com (mariya)http://roverautos.com/?p=928Electric plant will consist of the traction battery and an electric motor. The petrol engine will be presented by four-cylinder unit of Ingenium family with a volume of 2.0 liters. According to preliminary estimates, new electric motor allows the SUV to develop 200 horsepower. The torque is 450 Nm. At the moment there is no information on the battery volume of hybrid Range Rover, but it is expected that the cruising range will be around 25 miles. Also most likely we will see a special port for charging, which will be placed on the grille.

2018 Eco-friendly Land Rover Sport Plug-in Hybrid image

It is known that the British company is also testing American version of Range Rover Sport Plug-in Hybrid. However, in this case, the SUV is tested without camouflage. This allows imagining general look of the European version. A notable fact is the presence of the plug in stopper in the very place where charging port should be located.

2018 Modern Land Rover Sport Plug-in Hybrid photo

CEO Ralf Speth does not give any information about the exact date of release of the hybrid version of the Range Rover Sport. But according to the plan, the release of SUV should be expected not sooner than in 3 years.

]]>http://roverautos.com/news/land-rover-started-tests-of-hybrid-suv-range-rover-sport-part-2.html/feed0http://roverautos.com/news/land-rover-started-tests-of-hybrid-suv-range-rover-sport-part-2.htmlLand Rover started tests of hybrid SUV Range Rover Sport (Part 1)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/roverautos/~3/tXz0l2ZT34I/land-rover-started-tests-of-hybrid-suv-range-rover-sport-part-1.html
http://roverautos.com/news/land-rover-started-tests-of-hybrid-suv-range-rover-sport-part-1.html#commentsThu, 23 Feb 2017 11:43:47 +0000mariya.nevar@gmail.com (mariya)http://roverautos.com/?p=924SUVs of Land Rover Company have good reputation, although there are models, which do not provoke the best rumors. Traditionally, SUVs made by Rover are equipped with powerful diesel and petrol engines without taking into account the fuel economy. But it is not a first year the Rover Company’s engineers are going toward the direction of fuel efficiency, like all world car manufacturers. As a result car maker produced a hybrid version of Range Rover Sport Plug-in.

2018 Advanced Land Rover Sport Plug-in Hybrid pic

On the pictures we can see hybrid Range Rover hidden under camouflage. However, looking at the outline of the SUV, we can make some conclusions about its exterior design. Thus, it is expected that the SUV will get changed shape of bumper and car optics. It was also noticed that the dashboard of Range Rover is hidden under camouflage. This mean that interior will also undergo some changes.

2018 Upcoming Land Rover Sport Plug-in Hybrid photo

Prototype of the electric motor of the Range Rover Sport Plug-in Hybrid is a British power unit of electric Jaguar I-Pace. According to preliminary data, the motor will run with the eight-speed automatic transmission made by German company ZF Friedrichshafen AG.